STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.92
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.00
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.96%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.2%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Feb 13, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jan 21, 2026
2.34 %
85.55
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | 0.52 | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 0.52 | Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0.52 | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0.52 | Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 0.5 | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 0.5 | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 0.5 | Apr 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 0.48 | Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Jan 08, 2024 | 0.48 | Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 0.48 | Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 0.48 | Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Jun 08, 2023 | 0.48 | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Mar 09, 2023 | 0.48 | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 0.47 | Jan 20, 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Sep 09, 2022 | 0.47 | Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Sep 06, 2022 | 0.47 | Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Jun 09, 2022 | 0.47 | Jul 20, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Jun 07, 2022 | 0.47 | Jul 20, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Mar 09, 2022 | 0.47 | Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| Jan 13, 2022 | 0.45 | Jan 21, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 0.45 | Oct 20, 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2013 | 2:1 | +1.40% | -0.16% |
| Jul 01, 1999 | 2:1 | +0.45% | -1.03% |
| May 16, 1997 | 2:1 | +0.56% | +1.56% |
| May 16, 1991 | 2:1 | -1.03% | +0.64% |
| May 30, 1973 | 3:1 | 0 | -1.65% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Colgate-Palmolive Company is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is CL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. CL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.96.
When did CL last pay a dividend?
CL last paid dividends on 2026-02-13, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-01-21.
When was the last time CL stock split?
CL stock split took place on 16-05-2013.
How did CL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on May 16, 2013, when Colgate-Palmolive Company went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 CL share(s).